Should a Fungicide Used on Food Crops Stay Approved?
Official title: Consultation on the proposed special review decision of pydiflumetofen and its associated end-use products, PSRD2024-03
Health Canada reviewed pydiflumetofen, a fungicide sprayed on fruits, vegetables, and grains to prevent disease. After a special safety review, they're proposing to keep it on the market with some new safety rules. The review looked at whether it poses risks to human health.
Why This Matters
This fungicide is used on food you eat—fruits, vegetables, and grains. If you care about what chemicals end up on your plate, this decision matters. Farmers and greenhouse growers also rely on it to protect crops from disease.
What Could Change
Health Canada proposes keeping pydiflumetofen approved but adding new safety measures. These could include changes to how and when it's applied. The final decision will determine whether farmers can continue using this fungicide on food crops across Canada.
Key Issues
- Should pydiflumetofen remain approved for use on food crops in Canada?
- Are the proposed new safety measures adequate to protect human health?
How to Participate
- Request the full consultation document to understand the proposed decision and new safety measures.
- Submit your comments to the Pest Management Regulatory Agency Publications Section. Include "PSRD2024-03" in your submission.